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Gladys Porter Zoo (09/25): Great Plains Rat Snake  -  Sep 25, 2008
KGBT,Charlie Abrego with the Gladys Porter Zoo brought a great plains rat snake to the studio. This endangered species of tortoise is found only on the United

Sparking young minds at the Gladys Porter Zoo  -  Sep 20, 2008
Brownsville Herald,By Laura Tillman/The Brownsville Herald The Gladys Porter Zoo hosted a weekend of Lower Valley Appreciation Days this weekend-that continues today with a

$2 admission for Brownsville residents during 'Appreciation Days'  -  Sep 8, 2008
KGBT,The Gladys Porter Zoo will host an entire weekend of appreciation days for all residents living inside the Brownsville city limits.

A Tiger's Tale  -  Sep 5, 2008
Texas Observer,When state and federal authorities seize exotic animals along the border, they often call Jerry Stones, facilities director at the Gladys Porter Zoo in

Reynosa 'alligator' could be a crocodile  -  Sep 16, 2008
KGBT,Officials from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville said the Monday evening story that aired on Action 4 News and KGBT4.COM caught their attention.

SAVANNAH FILMMAKERS LAUNCH GLOBAL PREMIER —INCLUDING FIRST EVER ...  -  Sep 8, 2008
Creative Coast Initiative,According to Dr. Pat Burchfield, Director of the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas and leader of the Kemp’s Ridley Recovery Project, this film is an

New schedule for ‘Appreciation Days’  -  Sep 11, 2008
KGBT,Brownsville Appreciation Days at the Gladys Porter Zoo are on hold until Hurricane Ike decides to land on the Texas coast. As a result, $2.00 admission days

Club shuts book on name  -  Sep 19, 2008
Brownsville Herald,The next reading is from 11 am to 12 pm today at the Gladys Porter Zoo, under the Eagle's Nest Palapa. Ahumada is scheduled to read "Henny Penny/Pollita

Fish tales  -  Sep 16, 2008
Connect Savannah.com,The project has been led by Dr. Pat Burchfield, director of the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas. In the film, he is seen swimming with the turtles.

• Gladys Porter Zoo (08/14): American alligator  -  14 Aug 2008
KGBT,Animals from the Gladys Porter Zoo are featured every Thursday during Action 4 News at Noon. The Gladys Porter Zoo is located at 500 Ringgold Street in

Charlie from the Gladys Porter Zoo Brings another Animal  -  Jul 29, 2008
KVEO-TV,By Mark Nino The Gladys Porter Zoo is on the set and is here to share the latest is Charlie Abrego. The zoo open and this Saturday will be Kid's

Gladys Porter Zoo Ready for Dolly  -  Jul 22, 2008
KVEO-TV,By Mark Nino Zoo animals can also be affected by this strong weather, but the Gladys Porter Zoo is ready. Safety for the animals comes first.

Summer safari at Gladys Porter Zoo  -  Jul 16, 2008
Brownsville Herald,Summer Safari classes, camps and sleepovers are available for kids Pre-K to 5 grade all summer through August 7. Each day includes activities such as puppet

Kids Appreciation Day postponed due to Hurricane Dolly  -  Jul 25, 2008
KGBT,Brownsville (July 25, 2008) Unfortunately, Hurricane Dolly put a damper on Kids Appreciation Day at the Gladys Porter Zoo. The event will be postponed until

Endangered Parrot Soldiers Through Cancer Treatments  -  Jul 19, 2008
BirdChannel.com,Elvis’ place in history, however, comes from the groundbreaking medical treatment he’s receiving near his home at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville,

New appreciation found for hometown  -  Aug 11, 2008
Brownsville Herald,I got to re-visit the Gladys Porter Zoo, ghost hunt the spirits who linger around Fort Brown and the Old City Cemetery and check out hip, local bands.

BISD bus driver reinstated with back pay  -  Aug 6, 2008
Brownsville Herald,Testimony at the hearing indicated that Lippman received a citation on April 9 for speeding near the Gladys Porter Zoo on Ringgold Street while transporting

Mosquito spraying underway  -  Jul 28, 2008
Brownsville Herald,Padre Island International Airport, Riverside, Galaxia, Amigoland, Gladys Porter Zoo, East Harrison, Arbor Park and the Brownsville Country Club.

Restaurant stays open for those braving storm  -  Jul 23, 2008
Brownsville Herald,The restaurant was also serving employees from various city agencies, such as the Gladys Porter Zoo, the police department and even the US Postal Service.

Celebrate Earth Day at Gladys Porter Zoo  -  Apr 16, 2008
Brownsville Herald,The Gladys Porter Zoo is open 365 days a year from 9 to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 9 to 6:00 pm on the weekends. For more information visit our

Children celebrate Earth Day at IMAS  -  Apr 20, 2008
Monitor,S. Grady Deaton, an outreach educator at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, told the room full of children how polluted waterways are threatening more than

"The Birdman" is back  -  Apr 7, 2008
West Kerr Current,HeÕs been the Curator of Birds at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville and at the San Antonio Zoo. HeÕs held positions as a naturalist and consultant at

Looking for a few good volunteers  -  Jan 29, 2008
Brownsville Herald,The Gladys Porter Zoo is looking for a few good volunteers. The Docent Council is a group of trained community members and Winter Texans, who spend their

A buddy to the birds  -  Feb 19, 2008
San Marcos Daily Record,The feathers, from the Gladys Porter Zoo, were scarlet and came from a bird that is a favorite in Trinidad. Jesse solved the mystery, naming the scarlet

Ocelot Festival honors cats  -  Feb 8, 2008
TheV247.com,Other non-human guests will make appearances courtesy of the Gladys Porter Zoo and the Capital of Texas Zoo. Attendees will be able to build their own bird

Family names newest baby gorilla at Brownsville zoo  -  Nov 27, 2007
Monitor,BROWNSVILLE — It may only seem fitting that the latest addition to the Gladys Porter Zoo family of gorillas be named by the Wolfe family of Brownsville.

Doctors Turn to Zoo for Help  -  Nov 15, 2007
KRGV,Doctors turned to the Gladys Porter Zoo for help. We found out local area hospitals rely on the zoo for bizarre circumstances like this one.

Dr. Patrick M. Burchfield of Brownsville, Texas Receives GULF ...  -  Nov 12, 2007
WebWire (press release),The Gulf of Mexico Program recently announced that Dr. Patrick M. Burchfield of the Gladys Porter Zoo located in Brownsville, Texas will receive a first

Charitable commerce  -  Nov 19, 2007
Monitor,Half went to the Simon Youth Foundation and half to the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. As Perez gambled, shoppers lined up over his shoulder to browse at

Safe Haven  -  Sep 22, 2007
Brownsville Herald,By LAURA B. MARTINEZ — The Brownsville Herald A Western Lowland Gorilla splashes the low moat around its enclosure at the Gladys Porter Zoo Thursday,

A walk in time  -  Oct 17, 2007
Brownsville Herald,...of people should come and enjoy the qualities that are provided to us," Beatrice Martinez said and commented on the proximity to the Gladys Porter Zoo.

‘Perfect Place’  -  Oct 18, 2007
Brownsville Herald,The Gladys Porter Zoo, Dean Porter Park and the Historic Brownsville Museum are nearby the new park. “I think we were successful in converting what was an

Uncertainty remains with border fence locations  -  Sep 25, 2007
Brownsville Herald,29 at Dean Porter Park, across from the Gladys Porter Zoo. Community and religious leaders will address the group. “Everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy

Brownsville Appreciation Day at the Zoo  -  Aug 16, 2007
Team 4 News,Brownsville, Texas - The Gladys Porter Zoo will host an appreciation day for all residents living inside the Brownsville city limits on Saturday, Sept.

Zoo recognizes summer volunteers  -  Aug 5, 2007
Brownsville Herald,By Christian Martell/ The Brownsville Herald After dedicating two months to the Gladys Porter Zoo, 46 summer volunteers on Friday were recognized for their

Zoo set to expand  -  Jul 21, 2007
Brownsville Herald,By Christian Martell/The Brownsville Herald The question of expanding Gladys Porter Zoo was more of a formality than a discussion item at the last City



The Austin Zoo comes to the rescue, for kids as well as animals  Oct 25, 2006
Brownsville's Gladys Porter Zoo has been a leader in the study and breeding of endangered species, dating from long before the zoo revolution and the plan. ... - Austin 360 (subscription),

The Brownsville Herald  Oct 23, 2006
October 24, 2006 — Otis, a 41-year-old male orangutan, recently died at Gladys Porter Zoo due to heart failure, zoo officials said Monday. ... - Brownsville Herald,

The Brownsville Herald  Oct 26, 2006
Children in costume can meander among the wildlife, stopping by treat stations to fill their totes with candy at Gladys Porter Zoo’s 17th annual Boo at the ... - Brownsville Herald,
Gladys Porter Zoo researcher tracks wild lemurs in Africa Mar 4, 2006
Before her African adventure, Chatfield, senior veterinarian at the Gladys Porter Zoo, grew up in the 4-J Conservation Center outside San Marcos, a home for ...
Brownsville Herald,

The Brownsville Herald Mar 25, 2006
She said talk of future collaborations with the Brownsville Art League, Costumes of the Americas, Gladys Porter Zoo and the University of Texas at Brownsville ...
Brownsville Herald,
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